April 3, 2025

Ryan Day: Wisconsin loss doesn't diminish matchup with Ohio State

Ohio State coach Ryan Day  (Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated Press) Columbus, Ohio — Though Ohio State’s matchup with Wisconsin this week is no longer a showdown of unbeaten top-10 teams, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day says that doesn’t change a thing. The Badgers (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) suffered a shocking 24-23 loss to Illinois last Saturday after being favored by more than 30 points. The setback dropped Wisconsin to No. 13 and took the sheen off what would have been one the nation’s top games this week. Day said the Badgers’ loss doesn’t make them any less skilled and dangerous or make the matchup any less intriguing. And the No. 3 Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0) won’t be preparing any differently for a clash of the nation’s two best defenses. “They’ve got great players on each side of the ball, NFL players,” Day said. “Last week, it is what it is. It’s college…

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